James Ray Self
March 22, 1953 - March 31, 2009
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James Ray Self
March 22, 1953 - March 31, 2009
Obituary
Self, James R., 56, of Rancho Santa Margarita, passed away 3-31-09 after a hard fought battle of complications following a heart attack. He excelled at football and baseball at Garden Grove HS. He enjoyed coaching and supporting his two kids in soccer and baseball. He was a graduate of Cal Polytechnic Pomona with a degree in Landscape Architecture. He was a loving father, son and brother. He is survived by his son, Devon; daughter, Staci; sisters, Sandra and Cheryl; brother, Charles and mother Annie; 3 nieces, Kathleen, Lisa and Jennifer. He will be greatly missed and always remembered by all who knew him. The memorial will be held to remember and celebrate Jim’s life at O’Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills at 1:00 PM, Sunday, April 5, 2009. 25301 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills, CA 92653.
O’Connor Mortuary, 949 581-4300
www.oconnormortuary.com
12 responses to James Ray Self
O'Connor Mortuary says:
April 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of James.
Candie Sharon says:
April 3, 2009
Who doesn’t remember walking down the hall at school and seeing Jimmy’s big smile and happy eyes? He always made those around him feel like they were the most imporant person in the room. I am so glad that Facebook & Classmates gave us the opportunity to re-connect! God’s way of letting Jimmy know how much he was loved on earth before going HOME! God Bless his whole family! Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you!
Kirk Merker and Family says:
April 3, 2009
With deepest regrets we send our love and prayers at the time of your loss. Love always
Kirk, Judy, Daniel & Andrew Merker
Barbara Aunt Bobbie
Chris & Amy Bunch
Steve Sharon says:
April 3, 2009
Jim was my quarterback in high school. I will always have fond memories of his perfect passes which were so easy to catch. We made a very good team. More than that, I will remember Jim as a person of excellent character with a great sense of humor and compassion for others. Jim was the type of person your mother would approve of being friends with and anyone who knew him knows what I mean. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. I will always remember Jim with only fond memories and knowing we’ll see each other in heaven some day.
Andy Aitken says:
April 4, 2009
Jim was a casual friend. We went to Baseball games together and shared an occasional drink at Hannas.
Jim was always willing to listen to you and share great stories from his past.
His knowledge of life experiences enriched and touched our hearts.
I shared the Lord Jesus with him, and how he has changed my life.
I just hope he saw the light.
My best wishes to Jim’s family. We lost a great man.
In Christ,
Andy Aitken